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Do you know the saying, \u201cYou never get a second chance to make a first impression?\u201d Well, that applies to characters as well. Their first appearance in a script often sets the tone for how we\u2019ll perceive them. It\u2019s the moment that reveals who they are, what drives them, and why the audience should care, root for them, or remain cautious.<\/strong> There are different approaches to writing character introductions. Here, we\u2019ll take a look at some curious ones and try to distill how they work and what makes them special.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Think about your favorite film characters. You probably remember not just what they did, but also how they entered the story. Sometimes it\u2019s bold and unexpected, other times \u2013 quiet and loaded with mystery. Writing a captivating entrance is not always easy, but it\u2019s definitely worth it. Let\u2019s explore why.<\/p>\n\n

Theory bits on character development<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Before we jump into the diverse world of character introductions, let\u2019s talk about where to find your characters in the first place. To make someone\u2019s appearance exciting, they should be living, breathing beings, and you, as a writer, should know their traits, powers, and flaws inside out.<\/p>\n\n

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The three things that matter most in a story are characters, characters, and characters.<\/p><402915-mzed-course\/>\na quote by renowned screenwriter Bob Gale, recited in the MZed course<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n

In the course, \u201cWriting 201\u201d on MZed<\/a>, director and writer Seth Worley<\/a> suggests starting with yourself. Give your character your own beliefs, instincts, and emotional baggage. It might sound like a shortcut, but it isn\u2019t – many writers believe that a piece of us exists in every character we create. The key is to be honest and willing to open up, to make yourself vulnerable. Without that, you\u2019ll never reach true emotional depth.<\/p>\n\n

Seth also suggests trying the opposite approach: write someone who\u2019s nothing like you – someone who, if you met them in real life, would challenge everything you believe in. I remember vividly what director Alberto Mielgo<\/a> once said to his absolutely stunning animated short \u201cJibaro\u201d from the Love, Death & Robots<\/em><\/a> series. He mentioned that he is more interested in losers than in heroes. He finds a super loser much more interesting for the stories he wants to tell.<\/p>\n\n

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A film still from \u201cJibaro\u201d by Alberto Mielgo, 2022<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

These are just a few tips to begin with. We can talk about character development much longer in a future article. Let\u2019s assume you already have a compelling example. What are the ways to introduce them?<\/p>\n\n

Tips on character introductions from fictional writing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

In literature, a character\u2019s first appearance in a story is often called their entr\u00e9e<\/em>, or simply, their entrance. There are no strict rules about what this should include. Sometimes, the character is introduced gradually, and we only hear about him or her from others before the character actually appears on the page. For instance, a rumor around Mr. Bingley\u2019s arrival, shared by Mrs. Bennet from \u201cPride and Prejudice\u201d by Jane Austen:“\u2013 Why, my dear, you must know, Mrs. Long says that Netherfield is taken by a young man of large fortune from the north of England; that he came down on Monday in a chaise and four to see the place, and was so much delighted with it, that he agreed with Mr. Morris immediately; that he is to take possession before Michaelmas, and some of his servants are to be in the house by the end of next week. What is his name?”\u2013 Bingley.\u2013 Is he married or single?\u2013 Oh! Single, my dear, to be sure! A single man of large fortune, four or five thousand a year. What a fine thing for our girls!”<\/p>\n\n

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